The epidermis is the thin outer layer of the skin that is visible to the eye and works to protect the body. This part of the skin does not contain any blood vessels. It is, therefore, dependent on the ...

When most people think of burn injuries, they think of damage to the skin. Burns also affect many other areas of the body because the skin plays such an important role in protecting the body from the ...

Skin can either be thin or thick. Thin skin covers most of the body and can vary in thinness, with the thinnest skin covering the eyelids. Thick skin is present on the soles of the feet and palms of ...

This week, we’re going to explore the skin’s most vital shield — its barrier. Your skin comprises three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat. The outermost layer, the epidermis, is ...

The subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis or superficial fascia, is the layer of tissue that underlies the skin. The terms originate from subcutaneous in Latin and hypoderm in Greek, both ...